Zach Wilson-to-Garrett Wilson connection taking off for Jets
Two Jets named Wilson are making the most of their in-flight connections.
Zach Wilson and Garrett Wilson have hit a groove since Zach's return in Week 4 when Garrett had two receptions for 41 yards.
In Week 8 against the Patriots, Garrett caught six of seven targets for 115 yards, averaging 19.2 yards per catch. In Week 9 against Buffalo, the rookie wide receiver had eight receptions on nine targets for 92 yards, an average of 11.5 yards per catch.
Garrett stepped up after RB Breece Hall's season-ending ACL tear in Week 7, when the Jets' offensive gameplan shifted to rely less on the running game. He ranks No. 21 in receiving in the NFL with 521 yards and No. 2 in receiving among rookies.
As of Nov. 2, he ranked first among rookies in missed tackles forced on receptions (11) and yards after the catch (167).
“I’m trying to get into my route as fast as possible because the pass rush at this level is different," Wilson said regarding his modus operandi, per the New York Post. "I’m trying to do things to help eliminate that as much as possible on my end.”
The Wilson-to-Wilson connection will be grounded in Week 10 with the Jets on a bye. It takes off again on Nov. 20 in New England.
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